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K218 RAB

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,050 mi
Last recorded131,050 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK218 RAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2010 131,050 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear springs heavy corrossion

engine smoky when on revs blue and black smoke

lots chassie corrossion at tow bar and spring fixings

o/s/f indicator outer cover missing

play in steering box

slight play in drag link rod and slight play in track rod ends

Fail 19 Mar 2010 131,050 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both rear springs heavy corrossion

engine smoky when on revs blue and black smoke

lots chassie corrossion at tow bar and spring fixings

o/s/f indicator outer cover missing

play in steering box

slight play in both front hubs

slight play in drag link rod and slight play in track rod ends

Pass 6 Mar 2009 123,407 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 113,222 miles

Battery insecure

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 108,884 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

car tested under wet conditions

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2006 105,935 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s/f cv boot starting to perrish

slight movment in both front hubs

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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K218 RAB is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 113,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K218 RAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K218 RAB is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 June 1993.

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